15 Of Pope Francis's Most Heart-Melting Instagram Posts That Are Worth The 'Like'

The pontiff has been Instagramming up a storm!

Just five months after joining Instagram, Pope Francis has amassed some 3 million followers and counting.

The pontiff’s account, @franciscus, shares photos and videos almost daily, with captions frequently offered in several languages. While they’re not exactly exclusive “behind-the-scenes” shots, the posts offer a look at Francis’ day to day life. The moments captured range from tender to joyous to playful, putting the pope’s many facets on display.

Each photo or video is paired with a comment that demonstrates some of the key issues Francis cares about most, from immigration to the environment to caring for the poor and those suffering from illnesses.

Scroll down for a sampling of some our favorite @franciscus posts so far:

"If you want to be forgiven, forgive others!"

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"I wish to be as close as possible with you, but in a special way with all those who are suffering."

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"Old age is a time of grace, in which the Lord renews his call to us!"

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"It's a small gesture, but one which we all need to offer to give a helping hand to those in need!"

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"Look ... if the sun is able to weep, so can we..."

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"All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation."

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"To ignore someone's suffering means ignoring God!"

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"I address a strong appeal from my heart that the dignity and safety of the worker always be protected."

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"The Holy Spirit abides with us always, he is always within us, in our hearts."

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"Let us think about this child...she is in heaven, she is looking at us."

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"In nature, in plants and in animals, we recognize the imprint of the Creator."

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"Today these young people are here with me. Many think it would have been better if they had stayed in their homelands, but they were suffering greatly there. They are our refugees even if many consider them outsiders. Please...they are our brothers!"

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"On this holy Sunday may we follow God’s call to full communion and hasten towards it."

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"Our response to a world at war has a name: its name is fraternity."

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"With a smile and open arms, you proclaim hope and you are a blessing for our one human family!"

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